Eisenhower recounts Cuba tractors trade in Nixon era memoir
In a new book Dr. Milton Eisenhower describes a failed attempt to swap Cuban invasion prisoners for $3 million in tractors, a deal that spiraled into costly delays and government criticism. He notes Kennedy's delayed public stance and lack of congressional briefing amid Latin American policy debates.
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Illinois Beauty Is Miss U S A
Martie Ozers 19, daughter of a Lao refugee, named Miss U S A and to represent the United States at Miss Universe in Miami Beach. Fifteen finalists chosen. winner to be named Saturday night. Ozers hopes the $2,500 prize and $5,000 appearance contract will help her family of nine, including her father Maksis H Overs.
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Bones Identified from Sand Pit Near Here
Remains of a man over 60 and about 5 ft 6 in tall were identified from bones found June 13 in a sand and gravel pit nearby. Authorities noted no opinion on time of death and mentioned possible old date of burial amid local flood history.
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Coumeel
Geathyas Byen
Shenandoah
Harrisonburg
Swift Run
Rockingham County
L. E. Thomas
Appomattox
Lawson
Apartment Center Martinsburg Project Planned
Construction of 112 apartments by Kent Washington Inc of Washington DC, a project estimated at more than
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Kent Washington Inc
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Harpers Ferry Park Prepares $857000 Federal Appropriation
The National Park Service tentatively sets an $857,290 appropriation for Harpers Ferry National Historical Park and related sites. Allocations include park management and protection, Eastern Training Center, facility maintenance, park construction, and Storer College property development.
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Eastern Training Center
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Borrowing a Friend's Wedding Dress Question Answer
The answer says it is acceptable if the friend offers to lend but not if you press the idea. The second sentence notes that Danish farmers supplied 1,350,000 mink skins in 1962.
Fredericksburg Negroes File Court Petition
In Richmond AP report, Negro plaintiffs allege Fredericksburg school board sabotaged desegregation by applying discriminatory criteria in student assignments. They note only six Negro children were admitted to white schools post a Jan. 2 court order, despite a federal injunction. They seek contempt action and insist the board must explain why it should not be held in contempt.
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Fredericksburg
Tiffs
Federal District Court
Don’t Get Us Wrong This Name Is Right
Newport AP report explains the cabin cruiser Jamibus pibigagicyn joy V docked in Newport. Owned by Joseph A. Michaed II of Michaed Bus Line Salem Massachusetts. The name comes from combining the first syllables of family members names. He and his wife have seven children.
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R.I
Joseph A. Michaed 2Nd
Michaed Bus Line
Salem
Mass
Michaed
Navy tests begin second phase of Genesis I undersea study
Four volunteers will spend two weeks in a New London tank simulating 200-foot depth conditions as part of Genesis I. The phase aims to study human adaptation to prolonged high pressure with reduced oxygen levels while maintaining surface air composition. Captain George F. Bond leads this submarine medical research project.
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New London Submarine Research Laboratory
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New London School
Sugar Refinery Workers Win 35 Percent Pay Boost
About 130000 sugar refinery workers ended a 17 day strike in Buenos Aires returning to work with a 35 percent wage rise and other benefits. They demanded a share of earnings from higher sugar prices.
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Buenos Aires
Argentina
Eclipse Will Have Record Scientific Audience
Washington AP reports the total solar eclipse will attract a record scientific audience and feature a rocket barrage for experiments. A jet aircraft with scientists and astronaut Navy Lt Cmdr Malcolm S Carpenter will chase the eclipse, while radio beams and satellites capture data across North America and the globe.
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Nature
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Malcolm S. Carpenter
Shawnee Approves Annex to Fire Hall on Papermill Road
Shawnee awards contract for a brick annex to the Shawnee Volunteer Fire Co. hall on Papermill Road. The addition includes a new tanker ordered by the company. Combined cost about 18000 dollars. Dimensions are 20 by 40 feet and completion is expected in 60 days.
Astronaut Space Suit Weighs About 20 Pounds With 16000 Parts
A NASA design describes an aluminized lon and rubber space suit weighing around 20 pounds and built from more than 16 000 components.
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